[small_l_libertarian]

It doesn't necessarily mean that they anticipate a long deliberation - they may think they can get it done in a day and want to get it over with tomorrow, rather than wait until Monday.

[KnutCase]

I agree...they did not want to take Friday off because they may be fairly close to a decision and think that a three day weekend may cause second thoughts among some jurors. In other words, let's get it done now..not drag it out forever.